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LPL Science Fair Guidelines

LPL Science & Engineering Fair 2024

Liverpool Public Library values STEAM education and getting students together, so we are excited to offer our 4th Annual Science & Engineering Fair!

This non-competitive event is open to all students in grades K-12. There are no specific rules or required format. Simply choose and complete a science/engineering project, record your findings, create a display board, and show off your work on March 9th!

All participants will be entered into a random drawing for a Mad Scientist prize!

Guidelines for the LPL Science & Engineering Fair

Find a project and perform the scientific method or engineering process.
Register at lpl.org.
Create your display board.
Set your display up on March 9th at 9:00 A.M.
Be prepared to answer questions about your project during the event (9:30 - 11:00 A.M.)
Email sciencefair@lpl.org with any questions.

Library Resources

Here a just a few of the many books available to help you with your project.

Getting Started with Engineering by Camille McCue
ISBN: 9781119291299
The focused, easy-to-complete projects offered inside are designed to broaden their understanding of basic engineering principles, challenge their problem-solving skills, and sharpen their creativity—all while having fun along the way.
Junk Drawer Engineering by Bobby Mercer
ISBN: 9781613737163
At its heart, engineering is the application of science to solve a design problem. Science teacher Bobby Mercer provides readers with 25 open-ended design challenges for children of all ages. The projects can be modified to meet the skill levels of the children doing them, from elementary school kids to teenagers.
The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Physics for Kids by Liz Lee Heinecke; Kelly Anne Dalton (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780760372432
A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today. Experiments range from very simple projects using materials you probably already have on hand, to more complicated ones that may require a few inexpensive items you can purchase online.
Science Fair projects for dummies by Maxine Levaren
ISBN: 9781118069783
This easy-to-follow guide is chock-full of more than 50 fun ideas and experiments in everything from astronomy to zoology. Your ultimate guide to creating crowd-pleasing displays, it shows you everything you need to know.
Science stunts: fun feats of physics by Jordan Brown
ISBN: 9781623540647
Introduces the laws of physics through twenty-five interactive experiments, including instant ice, straw symphony, and lemon liftoff.
Super Simple Science Experiments for Curious Kids by Andrea Scalzo Yi
ISBN: 9781645675716
Each engaging experiment includes a simple explanation of the science behind it, as well as variations on the project, so you and your family can make the most of each activity. Get out your lab coats and strap on your safety goggles--it's time to tinker and test with Super Simple Science Experiments for Curious Kids.